English–Chinese
“make a mistake” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinfàn
Example
考试时不要犯错。kǎo shì shí bú yào fàn cuò
Do not make a mistake during the exam.
How to say “make a mistake” in Chinese
“Make a mistake” in Chinese is 犯 (fàn).
An action that crosses an accepted line and brings an unwanted result.
Example sentences with 犯
他因犯罪被判处有期徒刑。tā yīn fàn zuì bèi pàn chǔ yǒu qī tú xíng
He was sentenced to a fixed term in prison for committing a crime.
Tips for using 犯
- In conversation, the everyday sense is common, so the verb does not automatically suggest a crime or a major breach when the context is a routine mishap.